Assessing Providers for Participation in Value-Based Care Contracts

Creating strong networks of high-quality healthcare providers can be a major challenge for any payer looking to expand its value-based care contract portfolio.

Providers aren’t the only ones accepting risk when entering into pay-for-performance arrangements since payers are also putting revenue and reputation on the line. In order to ensure that a contracting arrangement can deliver exceptional patient experiences that will improve outcomes and inspire beneficiary loyalty, payers must choose their partners carefully.

How can payers evaluate potential participants in a value-based care arrangement, and what are some of the common challenges of navigating the process?